TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department reported today on the measurable progress the Community Service Officer (CSO) program is achieving measurable progress in its first six months of operation. The progress update was presented as part of the quarterly report on the City’s Alternative Response strategy. Along with positive results thus far from the HEAL Team and the HOPE Team, the CSO program has improved TPD’s service delivery and support community safety and well-being and contributed to the Alternative Response strategy by connecting more community members with right community safety services at the right time.